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Contents
Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1. Preparedness ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
2. Management ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.1 Mobilisation ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Operations .........................................................................................................................................................10
2.3 Demobilisation ...................................................................................................................................................13
2.4 Post-Mission ......................................................................................................................................................13
3. Search.....................................................................................................................................................................15
3.1 Mobilisation .......................................................................................................................................................15
3.2 Operations .........................................................................................................................................................15
3.3 Demobilisation ...................................................................................................................................................17
3.4 Post-Mission ......................................................................................................................................................18
4. Rescue ....................................................................................................................................................................19
4.1 Mobilisation .......................................................................................................................................................19
4.2 Operations .........................................................................................................................................................19
4.3 Demobilisation ...................................................................................................................................................20
4.4 Post-Mission ......................................................................................................................................................20
5. Medical....................................................................................................................................................................21
5.1 Mobilisation .......................................................................................................................................................21
5.2 Operations .........................................................................................................................................................22
5.3 Demobilisation ...................................................................................................................................................25
5.4 Post-Mission ......................................................................................................................................................26
6. Logistics ..................................................................................................................................................................27
6.1 Mobilisation .......................................................................................................................................................27
6.2 Operations .........................................................................................................................................................28
6.3 Demobilisation ...................................................................................................................................................30
6.4 Post-Mission ......................................................................................................................................................31
7. Safety and Security .................................................................................................................................................32
7.1 Mobilisation .......................................................................................................................................................32
7.2 Operations .........................................................................................................................................................34
7.3 Demobilisation ...................................................................................................................................................35
7.4 Post-Mission ......................................................................................................................................................35
8. Hazardous Materials Operations ............................................................................................................................36
Annexes ......................................................................................................................................................................38
Annex A: Ethical Considerations for USAR Teams .............................................................................................38
Annex B: Media Management Checklist .............................................................................................................39
Annex C: Country Information Affected Area Information Template ................................................................41
Annex D: USAR Team Fact Sheet template .......................................................................................................43
Annex E: RDC Establishment Checklist ..............................................................................................................46
Abbreviations
AAR
ASR Level
BMS
BoO
Con.
CP
Dep.
DVI
GIS
GPS
Hazmat
IATA
ICAO
ICT
IOD
INSARAG
LEMA
LO
MAP
MEDEVAC
MIL
OCHA
OSOCC
PPE
PTSD
RC/HC
RCM
RDC
SAR
SLS
TL
UC
UCC
UNDAC
UNDSS
UNJLC
USAR
VHF
VIP
VO
Introduction
The INSARAG Guidelines, Volume III: Field Operational Guide targets all USAR managers and team members and
is designed to be a quick-reference guide that assists with field and tactical information for all missions, exercises
and training sessions.
This Field Handbook follows the five components of USAR capability: Management, Search, Rescue, Medical and
Logistics. It also includes a section on Safety and Security.
The annexes at the back of this handbook include the INSARAG Marking System and check-sheets for the
establishment of a Reception Departure Centre (RDC) and a provisional On-Site Operations Coordination Centre
(OSOCC).
The pocket-sized handbook is designed to allow individual USAR teams to add other reference material relevant
and specific to their team so as to assist in rescue operations.
1. Preparedness
The Preparedness phase is the period between disaster responses. In this phase USAR teams conduct training
and exercises, review lessons learned from previous experiences, update standard operating procedures
(SOPs), and plan future responses.
Can include but not limited to:
Please note that Volume II deals with Preparedness and Response and can be referred to for further detail.
2. Management
2.1 Mobilisation
Action
Do you have approval to
go?
Do an information search,
check the VO and update
with fact sheet, forms.
Check on media
arrangement for the
mission.
Reference
Annex C, D
Annex A, D,
G
Annex A, C,
D, G,
Annex C
Description
Gather as much current
information as possible
on affected country and
the actual situation to aid
in the decision making
process.
Liaise with the teams
governing body to
determine whether the
USAR team will be
deployed on the mission.
Make an entry on the VO
detailing the USAR
teams travel details
including its special
needs upon arrival in the
affected country.
Conduct an initial
planning session to
determine the teams
readiness to deploy.
Ensure departure within
ten (10) hours after the
request for assistance.
Communicate internally
within the team.
Provide passenger lists
and equipment manifest.
Is cache appropriate for
deployment?
Annex C
Annex C
-
Develop contingency
plans based on available
information about the
situation (i.e. staffing,
specialist components,
special hazards,
transportation, etc.)
Annex C, D
Annex B
Ensure accountability
systems for all personnel.
Update the national focal
point of the teams status.
Arrange and fund
transportation to the
affected country.
Develop a plan of action
regarding safety and
security issues, moving to
and from the disaster sites,
logistics and specialised
teams if required (i.e.
reconnaissance team,
liaison, team, identify the
BoO and work area, etc.)
Plan of Action
Definition:
An action plan is a detailed
plan outlining actions needed
to reach one or more USAR
activities goals.
A group needs to be
convened that should include
stakeholders interested in or
affected by the action as
necessary.
Its important to define what
actions need to occur, who
will carry them out and
when, and for how long
these actions should
occur.
Check on transport
arrangement in-country.
Check on load/unload
availability for cache.
Prepare for meeting with
the LEMA (or National
Disaster Management
Authority (NDMA))/OSOCC.
Meet with the LEMA to
discuss BoO site,
suppliers, other teams,
local suppliers, INSARAG,
safety and security and
reporting.
Annex E, F,
I, J, K
Annex K, L
Annex O, Q,
R
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Annex B
2.2 Operations
Action
Ensure the team follows
the affected country
policies, which includes
the USAR Team Leader
working under the LEMA.
Ensure management
meets RDC and attend a
briefing at the RDC, if
established, and/or the
LEMA to receive
information on the current
situation.
Ensure management
meets OSOCC and attends
a briefing at the OSOCC, if
established, and/or the
LEMA to receive
information on the current
situation.
Gather and document
information from the
OSOCC and/or the LEMA
including:
Description
Reference
Annex C
Annex E, F,
H
Annex I, J, K
Annex K
Annex K
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reports, operational
briefings, etc.
Internal briefing
schedules.
Communications
methods available and in
use.
USAR team logistical
support locally available.
How reports and
requests are transmitted
to and from the OSOCC.
Availability and location
of a BoO.
Site location and
information.
Information regarding the
affected area prior to the
event.
Availability of specialised
equipment.
General population
demographics,
languages and
anticipated numbers of
victims.
Information on
infrastructure
assessments.
Identified objectives of
the assignment.
Translators.
GPS Datum.
Annex D
ASR considered
conducted.
Establish strategies to
achieve the objectives of
the LEMA.
Management of ongoing
operations.
Briefing and assignment
of resources.
Evaluation of the
effectiveness of
operations.
Identification of
accomplishments.
Order additional
resources as required.
Regular briefings to the
OSOCC on progress and
shortfalls.
Update of the plan of
action.
Annex T
12
Maintain a detailed
operations log listing the
chronological order of
events and activities
during the mission for
each worksite; a sitespecific report should be
completed and should
include:
Annex S
Annex L, Q,
X, Y
Annex Y
Is there effective
communications with team
members?
Do you have plans for
medevac, transport, site
evacuation, media,
communications and
hazmat?
Prepare meeting
requirements (including
internal meetings) with the
LEMA, and coordinate own
country meetings in
timelines.
Assess the potential BoO
sites identified by the
OSOCC.
Fuel.
Timber.
Compressed gases.
Heavy lifting and other
specialised equipment
and/or support personnel
(i.e. local emergency
responders, local civilian
volunteers, NGOs,
military personnel, etc.)
Debris removal plan.
Annex B
Annex Q, R
Annex L, Y
Annex N, O,
P
Annex Y
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Annex K
Annex T, U,
W
Annex U, W
2.3 Demobilisation
Action
Manage the VO and post
regular updates.
Provide support for UNDAC
as required and liaise with
OSOCC.
Notify OSOCC that all
assignments are complete
Description
Reference
Annex X
Annex K, B1
Annex C1
Ensure effective
communication with all
parties.
Prepare a press release.
Ensure effective briefing to
the LEMA.
Annex B
Annex K
2.4 Post-Mission
Action
Manage the VO and post
regular updates. Close
down when mission
completed.
Description
Reference
14
Perform an analysis of
USAR team operations,
training, gaps, and
personnel issues.
Place lessons learned on
INSARAG Website.
Ensure all groups (Rescue,
Search, Logistics and
Medical) complete report
on mission.
Ensure injury follow-ups as
well as short and long-term
stress management issues
are addressed.
Post-mission vet check
recommended.
The INSARAG
Secretariat requests that
a copy of the USAR
Team Post-Mission
Report is received within
45 days of the teams
return.
Annex C1,
D1
Annex D1
Annex D1
Annex D1
15
3. Search
3.1 Mobilisation
Action
Ensure availability of
canine microchips,
documents, health.
Ensure appropriate caging
and/or containment for
canines is available.
Ensure equipment is
available for technical
search, e.g. Search
cameras.
Consider transport option
for canines, e.g. cages.
Consider relief stations for
canine.
Check on emergency
evacuation plan.
Check health risk of
affected country, e.g.
extreme weather.
Check on cultural issues
regarding canines.
Check vaccination cards
are available with the
canine teams at all times
while on deployment.
Coordinate with rescue,
logistics, and medical
elements.
Report back to
management.
Description
Reference
Annex Q, R
Annex C
3.2 Operations
Action
Develop a safety and
security plan and brief the
team.
Determine search strategy
and reconnaissance.
Description
Reference
Annex Q
16
Annex V, W,
X
Annex O
17
3.3 Demobilisation
Action
Ensure that appropriate
caging and/or containment
for canines is available.
Ensure the readiness of the
canines (health, fitness,
hygiene, diet, etc.) for
travel, including all
specialised gear and
equipment.
Description
Reference
18
3.4 Post-Mission
Action
The Search group prepares
and delivers a report on the
mission to their USAR
team.
A post-mission veterinary
check is recommended.
Attend USAR Post-Mission
debriefing.
Description
Reference
Annex X
Annex C1
Perform an analysis of
USAR team operations
(performance and tactics,
training gaps, personnel
problems, new needs for
the members).
Analysis of the team works,
behaviours and eventually
definition of needs in the
Preparedness phase.
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4. Rescue
4.1 Mobilisation
Action
Check on readiness of
equipment.
Is cache appropriate for
affected country?
Check health risk of
affected country, e.g.
extreme weather.
Check on emergency
evacuation plan.
Check on rescue tactics
with structural engineers.
Liaise with hazmat and
security over
tactics/issues.
Coordinate with rescue,
logistics, and medical
elements.
Report back to
management.
Description
Reference
Annex C
Annex C
Annex R
Annex U
4.2 Operations
Action
Follow the affected
countrys policies and
procedures regarding
incident operations.
Develop a safety and
security plan and brief the
team.
Apply INSARAG Marking
System.
Check assignment and
define strategy and
determine what equipment
is required on existing
information.
Liaise with Logistics for
transport/ check on fuel.
Check availability of extra
rescue equipment.
Description
Reference
Annex C
Annex Q
Annex Z
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Annex R
Annex Z
Annex Y
Annex X
4.3 Demobilisation
Action
Brief the LEMA on
structural stability
concerns and make
recommendations
regarding demolition to
reduce hazards to
survivors.
Hand over all structural
reporting forms to the
LEMA.
Description
Reference
Annex K
Annex Y, C1
4.4 Post-Mission
Action
The Rescue group prepares
and delivers a report on the
mission to their USAR
team.
Full team debrief should
occur.
Attend USAR Post-Mission
debriefing.
Description
Reference
Annex X, D1
Annex C1
21
5. Medical
5.1 Mobilisation
Action
Ensure deploying USAR
medical personnel have:
Have pre-deployment
checks been completed,
canine also?
Check on medical tasks
and procedures.
Evaluate the medical check
report and liaise with
management if required.
Conduct remote
information gathering to
include:
Description
Passport.
Personal medication.
Inoculation record.
Personal issue
equipment.
Documentation to
support right to clinical
practice.
Issued name and
number contact list.
Reference
Annex C, Q,
R
22
5.2 Operations
Action
Develop a mission specific
Medical Action Plan (MAP)
that is updated regularly.
The MAP should include:
Description
Review medical mission
priorities as required.
Collaboration with local
and international medical
and health infrastructure.
Resource limitations.
Re-supply constraints.
Deceased victim
management, including
DVI requirements.
Undertake daily
maintenance of the BoO
Medical Station (BMS) to
ensure it is clean, tidy
and functional.
Reference
Annex N, O
23
Ensure accountability
and security of the
controlled drugs with the
USAR Medical Manager
and LO.
Record and update daily
the medical consumables
used.
Monitor medications that
require refrigeration as
required.
Record any equipment
faults, damages or
losses.
Advise USAR Medical
Manager of any
equipment concerns or
low-stock items.
In conjunction with the
MO develop a re-supply
plan as required.
Provide medical
management and
oversight of the assigned
worksite.
Monitor health and
welfare of the rescue
group during operations.
Set-up and operate a
medical post at the
worksite as required.
Establish a medical
evacuation plan for the
worksite.
Monitor victims for
potential negative
impacts from rescue
operations (e.g. dust,
noise, falling debris) and
coordinate mitigation
measures with rescue
personnel as required.
Ensure Personal
Protective Equipment
(PPE) (e.g. eye, hearing
and respiratory
protection) is applied to
patients during the
disentanglement and
extrication process.
Ensure accountability
and security of the drugs
on site.
Safeguard the medical
equipment cache and
restrict access to
authorised personnel
only.
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Annex A1
Stress-related health
problems and implement
stress management
techniques as appropriate
(e.g. fatigue).
General state of health
monitor trends (e.g.
diarrhoea).
Hydration status.
Nutrition status.
The potential for
Annex U
hazardous materials
contamination or other
exposures (and
documentation of
potential exposures per
home team protocol).
Decontamination
information for various
contaminates or
exposures.
Available treatment
options for hazardous
materials exposures.
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Annex N
5.3 Demobilisation
Action
Ensure medical manager
initiates demobilisation
plan.
Ensure appropriate caging
for canines and health
checks.
Medical cache donations.
Description
Coordinate demobilisation
with the local relevant
health authorities (e.g.
through OSOCC).
Supervise the
accountability and security
of the controlled drugs with
the USAR medical
personnel and the LO.
Coordinate the repatriation
of any USAR team
members hospitalised
whilst on deployment. If the
team member cannot be
repatriated with the rest of
the team, other team
members should be
assigned to accompany
them until such time as
they can be repatriated.
Reference
Annex B1
Identify medical
equipment and
appropriate consumables
to be donated, if any.
Identify an appropriate
recipient for donated
items (e.g. local health
authorities, other
international
organisations).
Communicate with LO
and USAR Team Leader
regarding donated
medical items as it
pertains to amendments
to the medical cache
inventory.
Annex B1,
C1
26
5.4 Post-Mission
Action
Ensure immediate medical
follow-up of all staff on
return to home country.
Complete and submit all
medical paperwork.
Attend USAR Post-Mission
debriefing.
Report on the operational
readiness of the USAR
medical component of the
team and its equipment
cache once restored.
Complete medical
contribution to the AAR as
required by USAR team
policy.
Analyse Medical teamwork,
behaviours and eventually
definition of needs in the
Preparedness phase.
Description
Reference
Annex D1
Annex C1
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6. Logistics
6.1 Mobilisation
Action
Ensure having sufficient
logistics support,
equipment and staff to set
up and maintain a BoO for
the duration of the mission,
including:
Description
Sufficient food and water.
Equipment storage and
maintenance facilities.
Sanitation and hygiene
facilities for the team for
the duration of the
mission.
Sufficient and
appropriate medical
supplies.
Search dog rest and
exercise areas.
Appropriate shelter for
the prevailing weather.
Communications
equipment.
Power generation and
lighting.
Transportation.
Personnel lists and
equipment manifest.
Reference
Annex N, O,
P
Annex H
Check on communications
in team and affected
country.
Prepare a communications
plan for affected area.
Coordinate with other
elements of team to ensure
all cache requirements.
Do you have food/drink for
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transport?
Liaise with all other
elements of team regarding
priorities of cache.
Do you have a transport
plan?
Gather information on
transport routes/mobility.
Establish a route plan.
Check on vehicles and
drivers and ensure
security briefing, advise
on routes.
Develop and route a
contingency plan.
Annex M
Annex N, O,
P
Annex N, O,
P
Annex N, O,
P
-
Annex Q, R
Annex A, C,
G, Z
6.2 Operations
Action
Consider the following
when selecting a BoO site:
Description
Locations provided by
the OSOCC and or the
LEMA
Suitably sized areas
(minimum size 50x40m).
Locations should be as
safe and secure as the
environment allows.
Close proximity to the
OSOCC and worksites.
Reference
Annex N, O,
P, Q, R
29
Coordinate with
external/internal parties for
supplies and logistics.
Establishing the BoO
immediately upon arrival at
the site, the location for the
BoO should be confirmed
based on the following
considerations:
Annex N, O,
P
Annex N, O,
P
Annex N, O,
P, Q
30
resources.
Prepare and ensure
effective transport plan.
Have you the ability to
acquire suppliers?
Maintain and keep track of
equipment.
Implement sanitation plan.
Ensure the operational
communications plan is
established and functional.
Ensure adequate food and
suppliers for personnel and
canines, within rosters
system.
Support the management in
security and safety
measures in BoO.
Prepare evacuation plan
and demobilisation plan.
Annex Q
Annex Q, B1
6.3 Demobilisation
Action
Activate the demobilisation
plan.
The BoO site should be
restored to its original state
as far as is possible.
Coordinate the
demobilisation with OSOCC
and the LEMA.
Provide resources for
logistical requirements
during demobilisation
(preparing of manifests,
packing and loading, etc.)
Ensure relevant
communication links are
maintained during the
demobilisation phase.
Ensure correct
documentation for
logistics.
Equipment is to be
recommissioned, checked
and packed for return to
country, with consideration
to the following:
Description
Reference
Annex B1
Annex B1
Consider donation/gifting
to affected country.
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6.4 Post-Mission
Action
Ensure all cache items are
ready for immediate
deployment.
Attend USAR Post-Mission
debriefing.
Equipment should be
cleaned, checked and restowed ready for re-use.
Share lessons learned with
management in written
format.
Description
Reference
Annex C1
Annex D4
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Security.
Description
Are physically able to
perform their tasks.
- Have appropriate
immunisations for
working in the affected
country.
- Have appropriate
documentation (i.e.
passport, visa, Certificate
of Vaccination,
emergency contacts for
next-of-kin).
- Work in appropriate PPE
for the incident
environment.
- Have appropriate
clothing for the climate.
- Safety practices are
incorporated into the
packaging, labelling,
storing, and movement of
personnel and equipment
- Operator manuals should
accompany specialised
equipment.
- Team members must be
trained in the use of their
equipment, PPE, hazard
identification and
mitigation procedures.
- Sufficient quantities of
food appropriate for entry
into the affected country
are available and will not
adversely affect personal
health and performance.
- Adequate water is
available for the initial
phase and that there is
sufficient water
purification equipment to
support the teams
needs.
- Sufficient sanitation and
hygiene provisions are
available for deployment.
Level 1 Minimal
Level 2 Low
Level 3 Moderate
Level 4 Substantial
Level 5 High
Reference
Annex T, Q
33
Level 6 Extreme
Assign the security and
safety function to a team
member.
Identify the general and
disaster-specific safety
issues and include in the
initial team briefing.
Identify the environmental
conditions at the disaster
area. Before departure,
identify and brief the team
on the hazards associated
with modes of transport
that will be used to travel to
the affected country and
those most likely to be
encountered for transport
within the affected country.
In transit monitor and
enforce compliance with
established safety and
security practices.
Receive briefing from the
RDC and or OSOCC on
safety and security aspects
including:
Annex U,
Implement security
procedures as appropriate.
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7.2 Operations
Action
Liaise with OSOCC and/or
the LEMA on safety and
security issues.
Continually conduct a
risk/hazard analysis of the
BoO, travel routes and
assigned work area and
take appropriate mitigation
action.
Establish BoO and worksite
perimeter control
procedures.
Ensure safety and security
considerations are included
in the plan of action and
briefings.
Ensure a warning system
and evacuation plan is
established, briefed and
exercised.
Regular roll-call of all
personnel should be
maintained throughout the
mission.
Ensure that team personnel
adhere to the buddy
system.
Provide adequate lighting
for security of BoO and
worksites.
Continually monitor
weather forecasts.
Ensure biomedical control
measures are adhered to
(i.e. body recovery, patient
handling, sanitation,
hygiene etc.)
Investigate and document
all accidents.
Ensure personnel and
equipment
decontaminating practices
are followed prior to
leaving the worksite and
entering the BoO.
Ensure that all team
personnel have reliable
means of communications.
Ensure adequate rest,
rotation, hydration, and
feeding of team members.
Description
Reference
Annex N, O,
P, Q
Annex Q, R
Annex R, Z
Annex N, O,
P
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7.3 Demobilisation
Action
Personnel considerations
during this phase include:
Description
Mitigating fatigue.
Monitor team members
for signs of stress.
Preventing loss of
concentration and
motivation.
Maintaining team
discipline ensuring
regular information
exchange.
Reference
7.4 Post-Mission
Action
On the return to the home
base, the following safety
and security issues should
be considered.
Description
Safety and security
concerns are
incorporated into the
Post-Mission Report. It is
imperative that the safety
findings and lessons
learned are highlighted
and incorporated into
future training sessions,
field exercises and
operational guidelines.
Safety equipment and
supplies must be
restocked.
Reference
Annex C1,
D1
Annex C1
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Ensure a safe approach usually downwind or in the event of a liquid spill, up-slope
Ensure clear command and control arrangements are in place and well understood by all present
Secure the site as best as possible to ensure the safety of others
Attempt to identify the contaminant (UN Numbers, Dangerous Goods or Hazchem Codes)
Assess the potential harm and minimise, where possible, environmental contamination
Call in assistance expert advice/additional resources, if possible
If within the teams capability render safe
Always assume the worst until proven otherwise
Decontamination can be both equipment and labour intensive; therefore consideration should be given
to avoiding overextending the teams capability in this area.
Whenever protective clothing or equipment is used, decontamination strategies need to be considered.
Prior to committing resources to a contaminated site the following should be considered:
A risk analysis should be conducted based upon hazard/risk assessment and the site survey
Teams should evaluate the risk in relation to the rescue of viable victims versus recovery of the dead
Teams should also consider other search and rescue priorities within the immediate vicinity
While undertaking search and rescue operations at any worksite teams should consider the following
issues and implement a monitoring regime for the duration of the operations:
Oxygen levels
Flammability of substance or surrounding atmosphere
Toxicity levels
Explosive limits
Radiological monitoring
8.4 Other Considerations
The following considerations may also effect the decision on whether to conduct search and rescue
operations:
Condition of voids if the hazard can be easily isolated or mitigated and this is carried out, the
situation is considered handled and operations are to continue.
Time required to access victims this will be an estimate of the time required to get to the first victim. It
should include the time it would take to mitigate hazards, cut through floors, walls, roofs, etc., and to
shore and brace the access route as well as relevant adjacent structures if required.
Special occupancy information increased attention and monitoring will be given to certain types of
target hazards, especially those involving nuclear energy, radiological elements, specialised military
facilities, chemical manufacture, and biological production or storage.
Decontamination careful planning is needed to ensure the team has procedures in place that
provides adequate decontamination of members including search dogs.
No-go conditions and subsequent risk assessments:
o Time required to complete the assignment
o Protection and limitations of available personal protective equipment
o Results of the risk-benefit analysis
o Resource status
o Security and safety considerations
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Operational Worksite detection and monitoring should be performed by the assigned hazmat specialist
in
the team and include the following:
o Establishing safe perimeters of each assigned structure
o Establishing clean entry points of each assigned structure
o Plan for the need to monitor additional voids or potential spaces encountered during
operations
o Establishing decontamination sites including the appropriate disposal of contaminated runoff
o Ensuring decontamination of assigned tools and equipment, including protective clothing
o Ensuring decontamination of assigned transportation vehicles
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Annexes
Annex A: Ethical Considerations for USAR Teams
Sensitive issues to consider:
1. The value that the local community attaches to life
2. Cultural awareness including race, religion and nationality
3. Wearing of sunglasses during conversations may be deemed to be inappropriate
4. Communication barriers due to language differences
5. Differences in work ethics and values
6. Different local apparel
7. Local customs with regard to food and manners
8. Local law enforcement practices
9. Local policy on weapons
10. Local living conditions
11. Local driving habits and customs
12. Local policy on the use of different medications
13. Use of alcohol and illegal drugs
14. Handling of sensitive information
15. Use of search dogs
16. Care and handling of patients and/or the deceased
17. Dress code or standards
18. Gender restrictions
19. Recreational restrictions
20. Local communication restrictions and accepted use
21. Taking of and showing pictures of victims or structures
22. Collecting of souvenirs (building parts etc.)
23. Defacing property such as occurs with the use of the structural marking system
24. Access into restricted areas (Military, religious, etc.)
25. Moral standards
26. Consideration for other teams capabilities and operating practices
27. Use of gratuities to promote cooperation
28. Political issues
29. Any actions or behaviour that may aggravate stressful situations
30. Smoking indiscriminately
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Interviewing Donts
Do not discriminate against any type of press or any specific press agency. You should be
open to all media such as TV or radio, nationwide or local paper and foreign or national
press.
Do not reply with no comment.
Do not give your personal opinion. Stick to the facts.
Do not go off the record. Anything you say can and will be used against you.
Do not lie. To tell a lie unintentionally is a mistake. To intentionally tell a lie is stupid.
Do not bluff. The truth will come out.
Do not be defensive. The media and their audience recognise a defensive attitude and tend
to believe you are hiding something.
Do not be afraid. Fear is debilitating and is not a characteristic you want to portray.
Do not be evasive. Be upfront on what you know about the situation and what you plan to
do to mitigate the disaster.
Do not use jargon. The public is not familiar with much of the language used in this field.
Do not confront. This is not the time to tell a reporter how much you dislike the media.
Do not try to talk and command a disaster at the same time. You wont do either well.
Do not wear sunglasses.
Do not smoke.
Do not promise results or speculate.
Do not respond to rumours.
Do not repeat leading questions.
Do not run down the efforts of the affected country or any other organisation.
Do not compare the response to one disaster with that of another.
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21
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Landscape description
Flat/ mountain
Forest/ barren
Urban/ rural
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Response
National response
International response
Coordination structure
Donor country/team information
Embassy/consular
representation in region
Team's mandate/mission
Other Information
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Form Completed by
Date:
Name:
Position:
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TEAM INFORMATION
Three letter Olympic Country code, these are listed on the separate worksheet;
followed byA.0
The national team number; 1,2, 3 for classified teams, 10, 11, 12 etc for unclassified
teams.
A.1
A.2
A.3
A.4
A.5
A.6
A.7
A.8
A.9
engineers
Has the responding team got the capacity for establishing a provisional OSOCC/
A.13
RDC?
A.14 Has the responding team got the capacity for supporting a UC?
Detail any other capabilities e.g. own transportation, water rescue capability with
A.15
boats etc.
A.16 Number of days with self-sufficiency of water supply.
A.17 Number of days with self-sufficiency of food supply.
Estimated arrival date to affected region - day as a number, month as 3 letters e.g.
A.18
13 APR
A.19 Estimated arrival time to affected region - 24hr clock using local time
A.20 Point of arrival to affected region (airport, city, port, etc.)
A.21 Type of aircraft (model, size)
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SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS
B.1
B.2
B.3
B.4
B.5
B.6
B.7
B.8
B.9
Operations
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.9
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Arrangements for customs, immigration and administrative support for arriving teams
Arrangements for transport of teams to the disaster site
Prepare briefing hand-outs about own purpose, contact information and situation update
If available, distribute maps
Prepare questionnaires for registration of arriving teams
Prepare briefing for arriving teams
Prepare for support of departing teams, including accommodation, logistics, and flight booking
Liaise with responsible authorities to provide information about the purpose and capability of
the RDC by providing assistance to airport authorities in processing arriving international relief
teams to facilitate rapid deployment to the disaster- affected area
Establish a sequence of stations to allow the rapid processing of arriving relief teams. The
stations should include immigration, customs, registration, briefing, logistics, and transport to
the site
If the RDC is requested by the OSOCC or LEMA to assist with the tracking of international
contributions, the RDC/OSOCC Logistics functions would be assigned this responsibility
Ensure the set-up and operation of any electronic equipment that is required to carry out its
task, including ICT equipment, internet connectivity and communication within the RDC
Ensure an information flow from the RDC to the OSOCC and LEMA
Facilitate logistics support for arriving International relief teams in cooperation with LEMA and
airport authorities. This task includes determining logistics requirements of arriving USAR
teams, making necessary logistical arrangements with LEMA and briefing newly arrived relief
teams accordingly
Ensure the establishment of the RDC, including station for rapid processing of arriving relief
teams
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Register information about arriving relief teams at dedicated reception stations and share this
information with the OSOCC and other stakeholders
Establish a system for filing and back-up of electronic documents on a regular basis
A.4
A.5
A.6
A.7
A.8
Situation report
Date [DD-MMM]
Time [hh:mm]
Overview of situation in affected
areas
Response
Coordination mechanisms
Safety issues
Security issues
GPS Datum to be used (WGS84 normally)
B
B.1
B.2
B.3
B.4
BoO location
Sector
City
Address
Place name
B.5
A.3
Sector
City
Address
Place name
C.5
C.7
C.8
C.9
C.10
Team requirements
D.1
D.2
E
Lon
OSOCC Details
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.6
Lat
Lat
Lon
Transport
Supplies
Other Information
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Situation report
A.1
Date of issue of situation report day shown as a number, month shown as three letters e.g. 13 APR
A.2
A.3
A.4
A.5
A.6
A.7
A.8
B
GPS Datum to be used as defined by LEMA or OSOCC; default is WGS84 using decimal coordinates
e.g. N/S 12.3456 E/W 123.4567
BoO location
B.1
B.2
B.3
B.4
B.5
GPS - Coordinates of the BoO using WGS84 using decimal coordinates e.g. N/S 12.3456 E/W
123.4567
OSOCC Details
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
GPS - Coordinates of the OSOCC using WGS84 using decimal coordinates e.g. N/S 12.3456 E/W
123.4567
C.6
C.7
C.8
Radio frequency
C.9
Email address
C.10
Team requirements
D.1
D.2
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Topographical layout
Main features
Centres of population
Political issues
Level of influence
3. General security
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Hazmat
Response to threats
Security Plan
Where to find it
Procedures on Hibernation, Relocation and Evacuation (activation, safe haven, routes, priorities
etc.)
Office emergency and security procedures (RVs fire or bomb, safe rooms - Hibernation)
Local police
Driving rules
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LOCATION DETAILS
Country
Name of Airfield or closest City
Elevation (Feet)
Lat (N/S) Decimal Degrees
Long (E/W) Decimal Degrees
ICAO Designator
Unknown
Unknown
AIRPORT DETAILS
WHAT IS THE LARGEST AIRCRAFT THAT RECENTLY HAS BEEN SEEN OPERATING AT THIS AIRFIELD?
Control Tower
Yes OK Yes U/S
No
Unknown Cargo Handling Equipment
VHF Radio
Yes OK Yes U/S
No
Unknown Type
Jet Fuel
Yes OK Yes U/S
No
Unknown Type
Parking Capacity Medium-Size AC
---- AC
Unknown Ground Power
Navigation Aids
Yes OK Yes U/S
No
Unknown Fire Fighting
Security
Good / Marginal / Bad
Unknown
Runway 1
Length Metres (Published)
Usable Length Metres
Width Metres
Surface
Orientation
Paved
Gravel Soil
Grass
Runway 2
Length Metres (Published)
Usable Length Metres
Width Metres
Surface
Paved
Gravel Soil
Grass
Orientation
GENERAL NOTES
1. Date Format is always DD/MM/YY
2. All measurements are metric (KM, MT etc) Except the airfield elevation, which is in feet
REMARKS:
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No.
No.
No
No
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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OSOCC location
Team Id
Date [DD-MMM]
Time [hh:mm]
Sector
City
Address
Place name
GPS Datum to be used - default is
WGS85
GPS - Coordinates [Lat/Lon ddd.dddd]
Lat
Lon
B
B.1
B.2
B.3
B.4
B.5
C
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.4.1
C.4.2
C.4.3
Situation report
Overview of situation in affected areas
Response
Coordination mechanisms
Safety issues
Security issues
Accomplishments of last operational period
Work site location
Number of live rescues accomplished
Number of deceased recovered
Number of building assessments
Totally collapsed
Partially collapsed
Undamaged
D
D.1
D.2
D.3
D.4
E
E.1
E.2
E.3
E.4
E.5
E.6
E.7
E.8
E.9
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F
F.1
F.2
F.3
F.4
F.5
G
G.1
G.2
G.3
G.4
G.5
BoO location
Sector
City
Site-ID
Address
Place name
G.6
Lat
Lon
H
H.1
H.2
Communication means
Telephone number
Radio frequency
I
I.1
I.2
I.3
J
Other Information
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Conduct internal meetings and briefings (USAR Team Leaders/ LEMA/ Local
Authorities)
Initially identify priority areas for deploying USAR resources, direct relief
providers to high need areas, track progress, and adjust the response as
required
Oversee the information flow (input, throughout, output) of the OSOCC and
RDC
Determine from LEMA and publish procedures for customs clearance, local
documentation and taxes
In cooperation with LEMA, the UNDAC Team Leader, RC/HC and OSOCC
Manager, establish guidelines for interaction with the media
Identify with LEMA a suitable BoO site and location and allocate areas to
arriving teams
Liaise closely with other relief organisations and the Logistics Cluster, if and
when established, to ensure the coordination of logistical common services
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Procure maps, boards, stationary and other support materials necessary for
the OSOCC
Update OSOCC staff and other relief actors on security information and
develop a security plan for the OSOCC, including a staff evacuation plan
Monitor the security situation and UN security phases
Assist UN DSS with the establishment of a local security plan and update as
required
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General information
A.1
Date [DD-MMM]
A.2
Time [hh:mm]
A.3
City
A.4
Sector
A.5
Place/venue
A.6
Meeting purpose
A.7
General overview
B.1
Situation
B.1.1
Safety
B.1.2
Security
B.1.3
Situation in general
B.1.4
Situation in detail
B.2
Activities (Field/Internal)
B.2.1
Activities concluded
B.2.2
Activities on going
B.2.3
Activities planned
B.3
Resources
B.3.1
Available resources
B.3.2
Incoming resources
Analysis
C.1
Summary
C.2
Priorities
D.1
D.2
Instructions
D.3
D.4
Questions
Next meeting
E.1
Date [DD-MMM]
E.2
Time [hh:mm]
Z
Z.1 Nam e
Z.2 Title/Pos ition
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Parking
Material storage
ca. 20 x 20 m
Mat
BoO Entry
Kitchen
Work light
ca. 60 m
Boundary demarcation
Stock
Boundary demarcation
ca. 35 m
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Remark
Remark
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Remark
Remark
Safety on Worksite
Possible dangers/Activity
breathing toxins
diffusion
fear reaction
fall
radioactive/nuclear dangers
biological dangers
chemical dangers
breakdown
drowning
illness
collapse
explosion
electricity
Correct wearing of sufficient PPE
Control system for first responders, who are where.
Endangerment by topography
Code of behaviour in dangerous situations
Endangerment by buildings, debris, aftershocks,
environment
Determine and communicate kind of marking/barrier on
scene
Extraordinary smell
Discolouration of surfaces/plants
Conspicuous vegetation, local fall of leaves
Conspicuous behaviour of animals, many cadavers,
concentrated on a place or from a single animal species
Abnormal cumulative sickness symptoms of local
population,
Suspicious persons/groups
Military installations, chemical plants, storehouses,
refrigerated warehouses
Fix decon site
Check safety & security concepts inclusive evacuation
concepts with incident commander and relief unit,
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Information list
Person/Institution
Transport
Vehicle
Persons
Locations
Rendezvous Point
(RV)
Route to go there
Alternate. RV
Lat.:
Long.:
Lat.:
Long.:
Route to go there
Border Crossing point
Safe
Place/Hibernation
Route to go there
Lat.:
Long.:
Lat.:
Long.:
What to pick up during evacuation: Daypack (everybody), communication (Squad-Leader), First Aid
(Paramedic)
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Information list
Person/Institution
Transport
Vehicle
Persons
Locations
Rendezvous Point
(RV)
Route to go there
Alternat. RV
Lat.:
Long.:
Lat.:
Long.:
Route to go there
Border Crossing point
Save Place /
Hibernation
Route to go there
Lat.:
Long.:
Lat.:
Long.:
What to pick up during evacuation: Daypack (everybody), communication (Squad Leader), First Aid
(Paramedic)
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Information list
Person/Institution
Transport
Vehicle
Persons
Locations
Rendezvous Point
(RV)
Route to go there
Alternate. RV
Lat.:
Long.:
Lat.:
Long.:
Route to go there
Border Crossing point
Save Place /
Hibernation
Route to go there
Lat.:
Long.:
Lat.:
Long.:
What to pick up during evacuation: Daypack (everybody), communication (Squad Leader), First Aid
(Paramedic)
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Annex U: Hazmat Evaluation Guide
Strategic Considerations
Medium and Heavy international USAR teams need to possess the inherent knowledge to recognize
a hazardous environment, thus minimizing the risk of harm, injury or death to its members, the
affected population and the environment. It is also expected that teams will be able to communicate
its findings regarding contamination to others. As indicated, an international USAR team should:
Have the ability to recognise situations where contaminant(s) may be suspected.
Possess the technical expertise to offer sound advice to the LEMA, OSOCC and other actors.
Possess the capability to provide basic protection for team members by performing environmental
detection and monitoring.
Implement basic decontamination procedures.
Be aware of the teams limitations in dealing with complex hazmat operations.
Operational Considerations
If a determination is made that a site is contaminated or if a site is suspected to be contaminated, no
USAR operations should be conducted until an appropriate assessment has been undertaken. If it is
within the capability of the team, the source of the contamination should be isolated. If it is beyond the
capability of the team to isolate the source of contamination, the area should be cordoned off, marked
accordingly, with the OSOCC being notified immediately.
Generally, the following tactics should be adopted while assessing a site that is suspected to be
contaminated:
Ensure a safe approach usually downwind or in the event of a liquid spill, up-slope.
Ensure clear command and control arrangements are in place and well understood by all present.
Secure the site as best as possible to ensure the safety of others.
Attempt to identify the contaminant (UN Numbers, Dangerous Goods or Hazchem Codes).
Assess the potential harm and minimise, where possible, environmental contamination.
Call in assistance expert advice/additional resources, if possible.
If within the teams capability render safe.
Always assume the worst until proven otherwise.
Decontamination can be both equipment and labour intensive, therefore consideration should be
given to avoiding overextending the teams capability in this area.
Whenever protective clothing or equipment is used, decontamination strategies need to be
considered
Decision Process Considerations
Prior to committing resources to a contaminated site the following should be considered:
A risk analysis should be conducted based upon hazard/risk assessment and the site survey.
Teams should evaluate the risk in relation to the rescue of viable victims versus recovery of the dead
Teams should also consider other search and rescue priorities within the immediate vicinity.
Operational Considerations at Worksites
While undertaking search and rescue operations at any worksite teams should consider the following
issues and implement a monitoring regime for the duration of the operations:
Oxygen levels.
Flammability of substance or surrounding atmosphere.
Toxicity levels.
Explosive limits.
Radiological monitoring.
Other Considerations
The following considerations may also effect the decision on whether to conduct search and rescue
operations:
Condition of voids if the hazard can be easily isolated or mitigated and this is carried out, the
situation is considered handled and operations are to continue.
Time required to access victims this will be an estimate of the time required to get to the first victim.
It should include the time it would take to mitigate hazards, cut through floors, walls, roofs, etc., and
to shore and brace the access route as well as relevant adjacent structures if required.
Special occupancy information increased attention and monitoring will be given to certain types of
target hazards, especially those involving nuclear energy, radiological elements, specialised military
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2. Many other factors may eventually affect the final order of priority, such as:
3. Reporting:
The assessment team immediately reports any information they collect on known live victims to the
team management to mobilise search and rescue units to the site as quickly as possible.
The assessment team reports their triage results to the team management.
The final triage list is compiled by the team management and reported to the OSOCC, along with
information on the categories, missing persons and other important information regarding each
worksite.
* Live victims means that the assessment team knows that there are people alive in the collapsed
structure.
** Unknown victims means that people are missing, but the assessment team does not know
whether these people are alive or even in the structure.
*** Category F is only used if and when an assessment team determines the required stabilization
measures needed are beyond the capacity of the team. The team shall report this immediately to the
OSOCC/LEMA to dispatch more resources to the area.
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5. Triage Table:
Level 3
Level 4
6. Triage Factors:
TRIAGE
FACTOR
DEFINITION
Big Void
A big void is big enough for a person to crawl. The chances of survival for a
victim are greater in big voids than small voids. Big is a relative term, i.e.
a big void for a child will be considerably smaller than a big void for an
adult.
Small Void
A small void is where a person can hardly move and has to lie more or less
still while waiting for help. In small voids, the chances of injury are higher
as people trapped inside have less space to avoid falling objects and
collapsing structural elements.
Stable
Unstable
Extreme
Instability
This term is used when a USAR team decides not to operate due to lack of
the teams ability to stabilize the structure and operations are postponed
until additional resources are brought to the site.
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7. Triage Tree:
The Triage Tree demonstrates a decision-making process for determining a Triage Category.
8. A structural evaluation of a collapsed structure will include an evaluation of the following ten factors:
2. The Collapse
a. Why did it fall down?
b. How did it fall down?
c. What stopped the fall?
d. Distribution of rubble
3. Local Failures
a. Damage to columns
b. Damage to load-bearing walls
c. Damage to beams
d. Damage to floors
e. Damage to connections
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4. Possible Voids
a. Voids created by structural elements and the pattern of collapse
b. Voids created by building content
c. Estimation of size of voids for chances of survival
8. Shoring
a. For safe penetration into the structure
b. To mitigate the risk of settlement and collapse
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dd.dddd
ddd.dddd
E3. Address
E4. Worksite Boundary description:
Worksite Situation Report
Operational reporting period:
Assigned team(s)
G3. Team ID
AAA
dd
mmm
00
hh
mm
AAA
00
hh
mm
hh
mm
dd
mmm
G21. Date
dd
mmm
G22. Time
Name:
Title/position:
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Response team identity (country and team name) by uniform, patch, etc.
Personnel the following positions must be colour-coded and labelled in English plain text (vests, arm
bands, helmet colour, etc.)
1.1. Management position(s) white
1.2. Medical position(s) red cross/crescent
1.3. Safety/security position(s) orange
Vehicles must be marked with team name (flag, magnetic sign, etc.)
2. General Area Marking
2.1. Orange spray paint is to be used for all markings.
2.2. Assigned area or work sites are to be identified individually
2.2.1.Address or physical location
2.2.2.Landmark or code name (e.g. sugar factory building 1)
2.2.3.Mapping coordinates or GPS
2.2.4.If no maps are available, sketch maps are to be produced and submitted to the OSOCC/LEMA
2.2.5.When producing maps, primary geographical identification should be the existing street name and
building number, when possible. If this is not possible, landmarks should be used as reference and
should be used universally by all actors.
3. Structure Orientation
3.1. Structure orientation includes both an exterior and interior identification:
3.1.1.Exterior Identification: The street address side (FRONT) of the structure shall be defined as 1. Other
sides of the structure shall be assigned numerically in a clockwise manner from 1 (see graphic
below).
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4. Worksite Markings
Examples of Worksite Markings
A
Triage Category
Category
Victim Marking
Victim marking is used to identify potential or known casualty (Live or Dead) locations that are not obvious to
rescuers, e.g. below debris/entombed.
Method
The following method should be used when applying victim marking:
When teams (e.g. Search teams) are not remaining on site to immediately commence operations.
At incidents involving multiple casualties or where any confusion on exact location from search
operations is possible.
Markings are done as close as physically possible to the actual surface point identified as the location
of the casualty.
Material used can be spray paint, builders crayon, stickers, waterproof card etc. as determined by the
team.
The size should approximately 50cm
The colour should be highly visible and contrasting to the background.
Not intended for use when rescue operations are completed.
Not to be applied to the front of a structure with the Worksite ID unless that is where the casualties are
located.
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Description
Large V applied to location of all potential victims live or
deceased.
Optional arrow from V to clarify location if required
Example
V
V
V
L-1
V
D-1
V
L2
D1
L-1
V
L1
D-1
A decision has to be made, by the team or by LEMA/OSOCC to implement this level of marking.
RCM can only be used when sites can be fully searched quickly or there is strong evidence confirming no
live rescues are possible.
Two RCM marking options are available, they are: Clear and Deceased Only.
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C
AUS 1
07Jul
C
D
Clear:
Equivalent to ASR Level 5 search completion indicating that the
area/structure is clear of all Live and Deceased casualties.
Deceased Only:
Indicates same level of comprehensive search has been completed but
only Deceased Casualties remain in-situ.
Note: When deceased are removed apply clear RCM adjacent to
original mark.
AUS 1
07Jul
Can be applied to structures that are able to be searched rapidly or where information confirms there are no live
victims or only deceased remain.
Can be applied to Non Structural areas cars/objects/outbuildings/debris piles etc, that have been searched to
standards indicated above.
Applied in the most visible/logical position on the object/area to provide the greatest visual impact.
Diamond shape with a large C inside for Clear, or with a large D inside for Deceased Only. Immediately below,
the following is applied:
Team ID: _ _ _-_ _ e.g. AUS-1
Date of Search: _ _/ _ _ _ e.g. 19/Oct
Material to be used can be spray paint, builders crayon, stickers, waterproof card etc at the discretion of the teams
Size: approximately 20cm x 20cm
Colour: bright, contrasting colour to background.
5. Signalling
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
Evacuate
(3 short signals, 1 second each repeatedly until site is cleared)
Cease Operations Quiet
(1 long signal, 3 seconds long)
Resume Operations
(1 long signal + 1 short signal)
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Worksite ID
E1.
V1.
Victim Number
The Work site ID combined with the Victim Number gives a unique reference used to record and track victims.
E2. GPS Coordinates
GPS coordinates
of victim location
E2.
or
E3.
ddd.dddd
Other format
Street address
G3. Team
ID
AAA
00
dd
Date of extrication
V2.
V4.
dd.dddd
Decimal format
E2. GPS Coordinates
mmm
V3.
Time of extrication
hh
mm
Other victim information; only if requested by LEMA/UC e.g. name, nationality, gender, age etc.
Floor Level
V7.
V6.
Assist only
Position in structure
V8.
V9.
V10.
V11.
ASR3
hrs
ASR4
ASR5
mins
Live
Deceased
None
Stable
Critical
Locals/family
Ambulance
Medical team
Field hospital
Helicopter
Hospital
Mortuary
Other
V12. Name
V13. Other
Form completed by
Name:
Title/position:
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E2
E3
G3
V2
V3
V4
V5
V6
V7
V8
V9
V10
V11
V12
V13
Worksite ID: Part 1 is the allocated Sector letter, Part 2 is the number allocated to the
Worksite e.g. C-6 If no sector letter is allocated yet then just apply a number.
Victim Number: A number should be allocated for each victim that is extricated from a
Worksite, simply use 1 for the first victim, 2 for the second and so on. The Worksite ID
combined with the victim number provide a unique identifier for each victim so records
and victim tracking is possible.
GPS coordinates of the victim's specific location:
Standard GPS format is: Map datum WGS84
If possible use decimal coordinates e.g. Lat dd.dddd Long ddd.dddd
If another format is used then use the lower boxes and state clearly on the form the format
used.
Street address or local name of the Worksite
Team ID of the team assigned to carry out USAR operations at the Worksite: 3 letter
Olympic country code followed by national team number
Date of extrication: the day should be shown as a number, the month as a 3 letter code
e.g. JAN, FEB, MAR
Time of extrication: 24hr format, local time
Victims personal information only to be collected if instructed by the UC or LEMA
due to patient confidentiality restrictions applicable in affected country or region.
Name of victim: If known or indicated by identification information
Nationality of victim: If known or indicated by identification information
Age of victim: estimate if necessary
Gender of victim, male or female
Location of victim, Floor level: State or estimate the floor level the victim was extricated
from
Location of victim, Position in structure: indicate whereabouts in the structure the victim
was extricated from e.g. kitchen, South east corner.
Level of work needed by the USAR team to extricate victim, preferably referring to ASR
levels
Total time taken for extrication: Hours and minutes
Condition of the victim: mark the relevant box for Live or Dead
Injuries to the victim: mark the relevant box
Victim handed over to: mark the box relating to the person/group the victim is handed to
Contact details of who the victim was handed over to as detailed in previous field
Other information: This box can be used to add any other details e.g. other teams involved
in the extrication
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Demobilisation form
(Form to be handed to OSOCC/UC with demobilisation information of USAR team)
MMM
A4. Time
[hh:mm]
hh
Special requests
C1. Need for ground
transportation?
C2. Need of loading/unloading
C3.Need for accomodation at point of
departure?
D.1 Other Information
DD
Name
MMM
Title/Position
mm
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Demobilisation Form
Form guidance notes
A.1
A.2
A.3
A.4
A.5
A.6
B.1
B.2
B.3
B.4
C.1
C.2
C.3
D.1
Three letter Olympic Country code, these are listed on the separate worksheet; followed byThe national team number; 1,2, 3 for classified teams, 10, 11, 12 etc for unclassified teams.
Team name as known internationally or domestically
Departure date - day as a number, month as 3 letters e.g. 13 APR
Departure time - 24hr clock using local time
Point of departure from affected region (airport, city, port, etc)
Transport used to leave affected region, such as flight information
Total number of people to be transported
Total number of dogs to be transported
Total weight of equipment expressed in ton to be trasnsported
Total volume of equipment expressed in cubic metres to be transported
Ground transportation requierements from BoO to point of departure
Loading/unloading assistance requirements such as forklifts, etc.
Need for temporary accomadation at point of departure
Any other information or logistical needs
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To be completed by all USAR Teams prior to leaving the affected country. Completed forms are to be submitted to
either the OSOCC or the Reception/Departure Centre.
Team ID:
______________________________________________________
Team Name:
______________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________
E-mail: __________________
Fax:
__________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
NUMBER
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1.
A Post Mission Report is recommended to be completed and submitted to the INSARAG Secretariat within
45 days following every national or foreign USAR deployment. If possible, include a photographic record
of the mission with the report submission.
2.
2.1
Team Name
2.2
Mission
2.3
Overview
2.4
Preparation
2.5
Mobilisation
2.6
Operations:
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.4
Base of Operations
2.6.5
Team Management
2.6.6
Logistics
2.6.7
Search
2.6.8
Rescue
2.6.9
Medical
2.7
Demobilisation
2.8
Lessons Learned
2.9
Recommendations
2.10
Provider of information
2.11
Contact Details